The Weekly Sharkbeat Newsletter

Good evening, Shark Family. We’ve had a great start to October, and it’s hard to believe we’re already wrapping up the first quarter! Wednesday, October 22 marks the end of the 1st Quarter grading period, so please encourage your student to finish strong and check PowerSchool for any missing assignments.

We have several exciting events happening this week and beyond:

SJHS Choir Concert – Wednesday, October 22
Join us in celebrating the incredible talent of our Shark Choir students during their fall concert!

Dancing with the Sharkies – Thursday, October 23 at 6:00 PM
Come out to the SJHS Auditorium for one of our most entertaining events of the year! Staff and students will team up for fun performances and friendly competition.

2nd Annual Trunk or Treat – Tuesday, October 28
We’re looking forward to another fun community event filled with costumes, candy, and creativity. This is a great family night for Sharks of all ages!

SJHS Musical Theater Presents “The Addams Family”
Performances run October 29 – November 2, and you won’t want to miss this spooky and spectacular show! Our students have been working hard to bring this production to life, and it’s sure to be a crowd favorite.

Be sure to check the school website and social media pages for additional updates and information. The web address and social media links are listed below for your convenience. Thank you for choosing to be a part of the St. James family! Have great evening, keep swimming forward, and, as always, Go Sharks!

Ryan Poston

Principal

10/22/25 - End date for 1st quarter

10/22/25 - Advisory

10/22/25 - SJHS Choir Concert

10/23/25 - Dancing with the Sharkies

10/28/25 - Trunk or Treat

10/29/25 - Advisory

10/29 - 11/2 - Musical Theater presents "The Addams Family"

10/31/25 - Halloween

10/31/25 - College App Day

11/2/25 - Daylight Savings Time Ends

11/3/25 - HCS Band Extravaganza

11/5/25 - Advisory

11/6/25 - Literacy Under the Lights

11/11/25 - Principal for a Day

11/11/25 - Veteran's Day Ceremony

11/13/25 - CATE Advisory and SIC Meeting - 6:00 PM

Please join us for The Addams Family on October 29th, 30th, November 1st, or November 2nd for an amazing show! All shows are at 7pm with the exception ofNovember 2nd at 2pm. Tickets are available now. See the link below. You won't want to miss this!!​

Proud school, proud family! Congrats to Jack Guthinger! Jack claimed the Class AAAAA D2 Boys Swimming State Title for the 200 Yard IM.

On last Thursday, Jack’s sister, Jenna, won the title for the girls 100 yard butterfly in the same class and division.

SJHS DECA will hosting a Spirit Night on Thursday, October 23rd at the Sonic on Hwy 707. Stop by and grab food and hangout with SJH DECA from 3:30-9pm. Don’t forget to mention SJH DECA when you order. A portion of the proceeds will help fund activities and events. See you there!​

Mark Your Calendars!

Underclassmen Makeup Day 11/13

Senior Makeup Day 11/19

The Senior Trip to Disney & Universal is up and live on MyPaymentsPlus – the first bus is filling up quickly so make sure you submit your deposit and all forms on MyPaymentsPlus. The initial deposit is $260 and you can make the other payments according to the payment schedule on the Information Sheet. The trip is first come, first serve, so be sure to sign up soon to reserve your spot on the trip. If you have any questions see Coach Hudacko or Mrs. Crews - extra forms are at the front desk on green papers as well.

Dates to Pencil in:

PSAT Testing October 22 (11th grade)

WIN testing October 27

SJHS will have a food pantry this school year. If there are any families that are in need and can benefit from a weekly food box please reach out to Caroline Ross (cross@horrycountyschools.net).

Don’t forget to check out our website where most of your questions can be answered:

SJHS Guidance Webpage

Senior conferences have started in the counseling department. Students and parents have been sent several emails about signing up for these important meetings with counselors. We look forward to getting everything lined up for your last year of high school.

Ms. Laskos has already sent out the scholarship list for seniors. Please be sure to encourage them to apply for as many scholarships as they can.

You can also click here to access the scholarship list.

At St. James High School, we are committed to helping students succeed both in and out of the classroom. In today’s world, that includes learning how to use technology safely and responsibly.

To support this, the district uses Linewize monitoring on all school-issued devices. Linewize is a tool that helps keep students safe online by:

• Filtering harmful content – It blocks inappropriate websites and alerts us if a student tries to access unsafe material.

• Encouraging focus – It helps reduce online distractions so students can stay on task during learning time.

• Providing insight – It gives teachers and administrators information about how devices are being used, so we can step in with support when needed.

It’s important for families to know that Linewize monitoring runs 24/7 on school-issued devices, whether they are being used at school, at home, or anywhere else. This ensures students remain safe and accountable anytime they are online with a school device.

Just like students are expected to behave responsibly in the classroom or on the athletic field, they are also expected to show digital responsibility when using their school device. This means:

• Using the device for schoolwork and positive purposes.

• Respecting digital boundaries, such as avoiding inappropriate websites, apps, or chats.

• Making good choices online, knowing that their digital actions have real-life consequences.

Please note that inappropriate searches, online activity, or communications on a school-issued device may result in disciplinary consequences, just as if those choices were made in person at school.

By practicing responsible digital habits now, students are building skills that will help them in high school, college, future careers, and their personal lives. Linewize acts as a safety net, but the ultimate goal is to teach students to make wise, independent choices online.

Together, with your partnership at home, we can guide our students toward becoming safe, respectful, and responsible digital citizens.

Our attendance policies have changed this school year, please refer to our website for the most up to date information:

https://www.horrycountyschools.net/departments-services/policy-and-legal-issues/attendance-policy-updates

Please click above to access the 25-26 SJHS Student Handbook.

If your student will be riding a bus and you need information regarding transportation, please use the button below to access the HCS Transportation web page.

The St. James Area Bus Office number is 843-650-1937.

All students in Horry County Schools will receive free breakfast and lunch during the 2025-2026 school year as part of the Community Eligibility Provision (CEP) program.

Students will still have the option to purchase additional meals, food & snack items, and beverages at à la carte prices. À la carte items can be paid for in cash or by prepayment on the student’s cafeteria account.

Visit https://bit.ly/3ILgJ9g for more information.

After School Tutoring begins on Tuesday, September 2.

Please scan or click on the QR code below to purchase an all Sports Pass. This pass will grant one entry scan into ALL regular season home games at St. James High School.

Want to stay connected to Shark Athletics? Download the St. James Athletics App! See the graphic below for details.

ST. JAMES HIGH SCHOOL

10800 Hwy 707

Murrells Inlet, SC 29576

Tel: 843-650-5600

Fax: 843-650-1004

Building Hours: Monday - Friday; 7:30 am - 4:30 pm

School Hours: 8:20 am - 3:15

Website: St. James High School / Homepage (horrycountyschools.net)

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/St.JamesHighSchool

Daily Announcements: Daily student announcements are recorded on our SJH Shark Info page.

https://www.horrycountyschools.net/domain/3081

Weekly Updates: SJHS sends out a weekly update call and SHARK Newsletter via text and email on Sunday evenings.

Parent PowerSchool: Parent PowerSchool is an online tool for parents to keep in touch with their child’s grades and attendance. You may access parent portal at

https://myps.horrycountyschools.net/public/